Sri Lankan Academy of Young Scientist (SLAYS) is under the umbrella of the Global Young Scientist. SLAYS is a multi-disciplinary team of young scientists and professionals who believe that young scientists in Sri Lanka should play a key role in producing research for impact and safeguarding the quality of research now and in the future. The annual SLAYS Conference held in Colombo provides a common platform that unifies young scientists spread out across the country with the intention of promoting and uplifting research culture and sharing best approaches for gainful and impactful research. Therefore, SLAYS shares key values with IFS and our mission.